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New Delhi, March 18 – Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that things will be different and more challenging for Indian stalwart Virat Kohli in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), as the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain is playing only the ODI...

New Delhi, March 18 – India's test captain, Shubman Gill, expressed immense pride and gratitude after being named the winner of the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for 2025 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at the Naman Awards.Gill said...

New Delhi, March 16 – Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, the USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk, and England’s Will Jacks have been shortlisted for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Player of the Month award for February, following their outstanding performances in the recently concluded Men’s T20...

New Delhi, March 16 – Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal launched a scathing criticism of the national side after their defeat to Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, lost the series 2-1 after suffering an 11-run defeat in the deciding match...

New Delhi, March 16 India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav believes that the country’s talent pool in the shortest format has grown so vast that it could comfortably field two or even three international-quality teams at the same time, underscoring the depth created by a thriving...

New Delhi, March 15 Sanju Samson, whose performances fueled India's recent T20 World Cup triumph, asserted on Sunday that the country is poised to dominate global cricket for years to come.Speaking on the sidelines of the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 in the capital, Samson also likened his...

New Delhi, March 15 Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday that the country's rich cricketing potential is now translating into tangible success, with a string of victories in global tournaments reflecting the talent long present in Indian cricket.India have been on a...

Lahore, March 14: Pakistan selector and former fast bowler Aaqib Javed has praised star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, saying he is someone who prevents batsmen from finding their rhythm or flow in a match. Bumrah recently took 14 wickets and became one of the leading wicket-takers in India's successful...

New Delhi, March 14 – India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, took a moment to reflect on a remarkable milestone, celebrating five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on March 14, 2022, when he made his debut against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in...

New Delhi, March 12: India's left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh stated that the team's focus on process and self-belief was key to their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup victory on home soil, adding that the squad has set its sights on winning multiple trophies in the coming decade.With a 96-run...

Dhaka, March 12 – Pakistan's cricket team faced harsh criticism from fans and the media after suffering a humiliating eight-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first One Day International (ODI) here.Chasing a modest target of 115, Bangladesh comfortably reached 115/2 in just 15.1 overs...

New Delhi, March 11 – Sanju Samson's journey through the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, marked by both highs and lows, culminated in a triumphant performance that cemented his place in Indian cricket history. Despite facing criticism and setbacks, Samson’s resilience and talent ultimately shone...

New Delhi, March 11 – India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited the team's culture and unwavering belief in Abhishek Sharma's potential for their successful 2026 Men's T20 World Cup campaign, despite a challenging start.Abhishek, the top-ranked T20I batter, struggled initially, scoring just...

Karachi, March 11 Former Pakistan captain and batting star Babar Azam has decided not to participate in the National T20 Championship to focus on correcting "flaws in his technique" ahead of the Pakistan Super League, which starts on March 26.Babar, who was dropped from the away one-day series...

Patna, March 10 – India's wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan said that he hopes to inspire young players through his performance after playing a major role in India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory.Kishan was accompanied by his father, Pranav Pandey, and received a grand welcome by the fans, who...

New Delhi, March 10 – New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr led a strong performance by the White Ferns in the latest update of the International Cricket Council Women’s ODI Player Rankings, following a dominant start to their home series against Zimbabwe.New Zealand have taken an unassailable 2-0...

New Delhi, March 9 India's flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya has described winning his second successive T20 World Cup title as fulfillment of a personal promise and declared that "this is just the start" of the team's dominance.Pandya scored two half-centuries with the bat, including a 52...

Dubai, March 9 – Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 – India’s wicketkeeper-batter, Sanju Samson, received a warm welcome at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Monday, as fans gathered to celebrate his heroic performance in India’s successful campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Fans greeted the Kerala...

Colombo, March 9 – Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Monday the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men's team, effective from April 15.Kirsten, who had a distinguished international career representing South Africa, served as the...